Starbucks Coffee Co. No. 872

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings11
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not training staff on service animals not monitoring facility cleaning and maintenance. Provide active managerial control.
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Laundry bin in front of handsink. Remove . COS.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide paper towels in restroom for barrier for food workers to open door after washing hands.
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed two leashed dogs enter establishment. No animals allowed other than service animals. Retrain staff. Handout provided.
  code 590.006/6-501.115-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Vent above doorway leading to back room with buildup of dust. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Case of plastic cups stored under stairwell. Remove. Store properly.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Handsink drain clogged at service line. Repair.
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Repair broken tiles on sales floor near wooden booth.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Signage (C)
  Inspector note: No signage at restroom handsink. Provide.
  code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Broken turbo oven at service line. Remove or repair.
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Anti-Choking
  Inspector note: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
  code 590.009(E)* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 10, 2020: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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